Campus + Life

My experience at Poetry at Round Top festival was frightening, soothing, enlightening, and overwhelming. While I walked the beautiful grounds with my name-tag, my self-proclaimed title of “emerging writer” was starting to feel like an albatross. They encourage all kinds of writers, even non-writers to attend. But,...

If you are graduating with a degree in communications, you know the job opportunities may be endless, or you may feel that you’re faced with a dead end. Graduating in communications opens the door to a broad range of opportunities and it might feel overwhelming. However, there are jobs out there that are perfect for...

As I walk down the streets of Houston, I can hear many languages being spoken. It can be Spanish, Vietnamese or another language that sounds nothing like the languages mentioned. These people may also have something in common. They may speak English. This is something I can relate to. I grew up in a Spanish speaking...

Whether the life-draining monster that is college tore you apart or they simply just moved away, the less mentioned “long-distance friendship” is just as arduous as the long-distance relationship. For the friendships you just can’t bear to let go, here are some tips to keep your far-away friends close.
Keep in touch...

The deadline for the Graduation application is nearly here!
March 31 is the last day to pay your graduation application fee (and includes a late fee). All students that expect to graduate this May must complete these requirements in order to graduate and attend the commencement ceremony. Students need to be aware of...

Some days you wake up and immediately you know that it’s just one of those days. Your mood is nasty; everything feels off. It’s terrible. Just plain terrible. But worry not, here are some ways you can get over this slump quick.
Listen to music
Just plug some headphones in and block out the world. Not only will...

Resumes are a big part of the hiring process. They display your life when it comes to academics and work experience. People want to give a good impression, but sometimes don’t know how to tailor their resume. This can result in employers passing up a good candidate because their resume may not have been what they were...

Maybe you’re too busy for a part-time job, or maybe you just want to brush up on a hobby and make some pocket money out of it. Whatever your reasons may be, side hustling is a great way to earn cash and keep fresh at the skills you’re good at. Here are 15 different side hustles you can try today.
Tutoring
Whether you...

Educators prepare us to be subordinates — worker bees trained to submit to established brands and conglomerates. But modern technology has brought upon a revolution in the way we think about earning money — it’s no longer just about contributing to the profit margins of wealthy businessmen — but creating a brand for...

Sometimes it can feel like staying motivated is fundamentally against human nature. With just a quick search online, you can find a huge amount of content based on how to deal with lack of motivation, how to motivate yourself or what truly motivated people do to stay that way.
While there’s a huge amount of advice out...